Just got a new DAC!

[vincei]

I went in the oposite direction this time and got a "vintage" TOTL Parasound DAC to match my system. I think it's the best sounding DAC I've had so far and this is only connected to a cheap USB to SPDIF converter, from my netbook! My next step is to get an Async USB box for it and see what it can do. What do you think!?


Parasound D/AC-2000 HDCD DAC by mastercontrolmedia, on Flickr

 

[MikeT.]

Nice gear! Beautiful matched set.

 

[ldatlof]

Nice gear! Beautiful matched set.

+1 :thmbsp:

 

[anapex]

Very nice, I like the looks of Parasound gear. And the sound, I have a php-850 which is one of my better sounding separates. Did your DAC come stock? I've heard of some people upgrading them.

 

[vincei]

Very nice, I like the looks of Parasound gear. And the sound, I have a php-850 which is one of my better sounding separates. Did your DAC come stock? I've heard of some people upgrading them.

Yes, stock. I will likely leave it for now. It sounds good and has a very good chip inside from what I understand. I may add another amp so I can biamp my Magnepans.

 

[xxhanhxx]

Wow! Nice gear and photography.

 

[Taowolf51]

That's gorgeous! I always love seeing a matched set.

 

[opt80]

Nice,I have the Parasound CD\P1000 CDP.

 

[vincei]

I am really liking this DAC, very solid and tight low end, clear and detailed top end, great deep sound stage and seperation. It does use the "famous" UltraAnalog DAC 20400A Dual 20 Bit Digital to Analog Converter and PMD-100 High Definition Compatible Digital Process Decoder digital filter. So far I enjoy it more than the previous DAC's I've had, such as the PS audio DLIII and Bifrost. Of course YMMV.

 

[cj.tt]

This is a very nice DAC. I heard it off of a TOTL Arcam DVD player and it was incredible.

 

[cj.tt]

Vincei - BTW, that is an incredible pic. Did you take that yourself? I have similar gear.... D/AC-1000 > P/LD-2000 > H/CA-1500

 

[2string1]

Nice pic...is the amp vented on the top? Just wondering why you have the biggest and heaviest item on top?

 

[vincei]

Vincei - BTW, that is an incredible pic. Did you take that yourself? I have similar gear.... D/AC-1000 > P/LD-2000 > H/CA-1500

Yes, I took the photo. The amp is on top for venting. The other components are very solid and can handle the weight. In fact that preamp weighs quite a bit considering how simple the unit is. Inside is packed with stuff!

 

[xxhanhxx]

Again, WOW! Mannn that stack looks sweet!

 

[vincei]

Inside pics for your viewing pleasure.


Ultra Analog D20400A Dual 20 BIT DAC by mastercontrolmedia, on Flickr


Parasound D/AC-2000 DAC Inside by mastercontrolmedia, on Flickr


Ultra Analog AES 21-C003 Ultra-Low Jitter AES/EBU Receiver by mastercontrolmedia, on Flickr

 

[mhedges]

Nice.

What does it use for an output stage? Op-amps or discrete?

 

[vincei]

Nice.

What does it use for an output stage? Op-amps or discrete?

I am not sure. It does have 2 OP275 opamps, but I don't know if it's used for the balanced outs or not. I wish I had a schematic to verify....in any event, it continues to impress. :yes:

 

[WhiteSE]

I am getting one too!!

 

[SoNic67]

Ah, that DAC is crap, you might want to get rid of it quickly. I know some dufus that wants to take it off your hands!

Seriously now... congrats. Thanks for the pics. Awesome

PS: I liked those Klipsch speakers too (Flicker). Of course, not like the Magneplanars, but those are in a different class...

 

[WhiteSE]

Mine is arriving tomorrow at the end of the day!!